At Bristol Water we’ve been making people healthier and the economy stronger since 1846. We’ve served generations of families and will serve generations to come.
We’re here to have a positive impact on people and the planet for generations. We don’t just give people water - we keep them healthy and help them grow. We work around the clock, testing our water hundreds of times every day.
We take this same view with our 600 employees, we don’t just give them jobs in water, we keep them healthy and help them grow.
We’re one of the smallest water companies in the UK. Being small means we’re nimble and can achieve things quickly for our customers and our people.
But while we’re small, we’re also part of a larger family. In June 2021 we became part of the Pennon group, which also owns South West Water and Bournemouth Water.
This means that as part of our team, you’ll get the best of both worlds – the dynamism and fast pace of a smaller company, along with the security and breadth of opportunity that comes with being part of a large organisation.
Turn your passion for fishing into your working day.
If you’re an angler who knows their way around a reservoir…
If early starts, evening light on the water and talking fishing all day sounds like a good life…
This role was built for you.
The waters you’ll work on
You’ll be based across nine Bristol Water lakes, including the legendary Chew Valley Lake and Blagdon Lake — names that carry serious weight in UK angling.
These reservoirs support the region’s drinking water supply, protect nationally important wildlife habitats, and are home to Bristol Water Fisheries, one of the UK’s premier fisheries, renowned for trout and predator fishing.
Chew Valley Lake is also the current holder of the British pike record.
Around 500,000 visitors come through our gates every year — many of them anglers — and you’ll be right at the centre of their experience.
What you'll be doing
This is a practical, hands-on fisheries role where no two days are the same.
You’ll:
Support the day-to-day operation of a premier UK fishery
Prepare, clean and maintain fishing boats and angling equipment
Work at our fish farm, helping rear and care for fish stock
Welcome anglers, check tickets and share local fishing knowledge
Monitor fish welfare, water conditions and site safety
Maintain banks, jetties, car parks and access points
Look after our Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), helping protect sensitive habitats while keeping fishing and recreation running smoothly
Engage positively with members of the public, from regular anglers to first-time visitors
Take responsibility for site safety and visitor satisfaction, ensuring everyone enjoys the lakes safely and responsibly
Act as a visible, knowledgeable presence on the water - approachable, professional and firm when needed
When you'll work
Generous salary £27,595 pro rata equivalent to (£13.95 per hour)
Fixed-term contract until late November
30 or 38 hours per week, working 4 or 5 days
2 weekends out of 3 and bank holidays included
Mix of early starts (7am) and late finishes (sunset + 1 hour)
What we're looking for
We’re looking for anglers who want to turn their passion into a season of meaningful work.
You’ll be a great fit if you:
Have a genuine passion for trout, predator and reservoir fishing
Enjoy engaging with anglers and providing great customer service
Are practical, reliable and happy with physically demanding outdoor work
Are comfortable working in all weather conditions
Can work confidently both alone and as part of a team
Are approachable and professional, but firm when needed
Take responsibility for public safety, fish welfare and our assets
Are proactive, observant and able to use your initiative
Essential Requirements
Full UK driving licence
Good level of physical fitness
Formal Fisheries qualifications aren't essential - real world angling knowledge and the right attitude matter more.
What's in it for you?
23 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata)
Company pension scheme
Supportive, experienced fisheries and ranger team
Daily access to some of the UK’s most respected reservoir fisheries
Hands-on experience that genuinely builds a career in fisheries
Additional Information
Closing date 18th January.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
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